Published: 30 August 2024 For 70s kids, just hearing the word “carob” might send shivers down their spine. The Seventies wasn’t just the decade of experimentation, disco tunes, lava lamps and shag carpets. It was also an era that saw a rise in the health-conscious movement, with increasing interest in natural foods, alternative diets, and […]
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Published: 21 June 2024 1. El Salvador Located south of Honduras, El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America. Salvadoran cuisine benefits from both Indigenous and Spanish influences. Pupusa is one of the most popular dishes in El Salvador. This national dish is prepared using thick corn tortillas that are usually stuffed with cheese, meats,
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Published: 13 May 2024 Meet “Da’Bomb:Beyond Insanity”, the unhinged hot sauce that refuses to play by the rules. You probably recognize it from the popular YouTube talk show called “Hot Ones”. You know… “the show with hot questions and even hotter wings”? If none of this sounds familiar, let me give you a quick recap of
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Published: 29 February 2024 Disclaimer: Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professionals with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. If you are thinking of using ashwagandha, talk to your doctor first. Have you heard about Denmark’s surprising decision to ban ashwagandha? Many were confused by the
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Published: 1 January 2024 Disclaimer: To remain authentic and true to the Holy Quran, verses are posted in their entirety. Within these verses, key phrases pertaining to food have been put in bold for readers to find with more ease. I have undertaken this task with the utmost care but I do realize that mistakes
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Photo Credit: Hosny Salah, Palestinian photographer currently living in Palestine Gaza Strip (@hosnysalahl) Published: 13 December 2023 The unfathomable horrors experienced by civilians in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7th defy verbal expression. The U.N. has even referred to the region of Gaza as a “graveyard for children“. However, it is imperative to
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Published: 2 August 2023 It’s mind-blowing to think about the amount of information that has become readily available to people from all walks of life with the simple click of a button. Pretty awesome, right? That being said, there has also been a significant shift in the way we interact with information. Has information become
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Published: 25 June 2023 Civil war is still raging in Yemen. This desert country is currently facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with over two-thirds of the population living below the poverty line. Hunger, disease and attacks on civilians have become a daily occurrence for the people there. And yet, like any other
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Published: 18 April 2023 Farmer or scientist? Who would YOU trust with your meat production? Heated debates regarding lab-grown meats reignited in November of 2022 after news broke that the United States Food and Drug Administration had issued its first approval of cell-cultured chicken for human consumption. This is no fake meat we are talking
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Published: 14 April 2023 It’s citrus season! Can I interest you in a healthy dose of vitamin C? Oh, the brown rind? Not to worry! These might look unappealing at first but, like many things in life, appearances can be quite deceiving. Trust me, these particular oranges are far from bruised and shrivelled! May I
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Published: 6 April 2023 1. Scuba Diving Pizza Delivery Man Getting pizza delivered to you 22-feet underwater is definitely bucket list material. Guests at the underwater hotel “Jules’ Undersea Lodge” in Florida get to experience an unorthodox Friday night meal with freshly-made pizza, WIFI and a fishy view. But who delivers the goods from land to sea?
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Published: 17 March 2023 Could you point to Tuvalu on a World map? Tucked away in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean between Australia and Hawaii, Tuvalu is “one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world“. This obscure destination received no more than 2700 visitors back in 2018 and 3600 visitors
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Published: 27 February 2023 I think we can all agree that there is something unsettling yet exceedingly compelling about the current rise of AI. Artificial intelligence is shaping our future like never before, all while raising concerns about its evolution and ethical implications. That being said, it is my belief that, as technology continues to
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Published: 16 February 2023 Disclaimer: No material on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All information provided is for informational purposes only. Note: This article focuses on calcium oxalate stones. Kidney stones are no joke! Even the smallest crystals can cause serious havoc to someone’s health and
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Published: 7 December 2022 Strength, agility and speed are indispensable attributes for any high-performing athlete playing in the 22nd FIFA World Cup. But how does one get to this level of performance? Apart from training, diet remains a critical pillar of performance, recovery and overall health. So how do pro football players fuel their bodies?
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Published: 29 November 2022 Ever wondered about the eating habits of the people who lived to 100 and beyond? What do they like to eat and drink? Do they share similar views on food? Tag along as we explore 50 food quotes from centenarians worldwide! Australia “When the weather is nice, I make myself up
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Published: 1 September 2022 In March 1840, John William Draper became the first person ever to successfully photograph the moon using a photographic process known as the Daguerreotype. This English-born American physician and chemist was one of the most gifted experimenters of his time. Draper’s love for experimental sciences eventually led him to write a
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Published: 6 August 2022 From South America to South-East Asia, here’s a look at 10 foods and drinks that can help you keep cool on those sweltering summer days. 1. Vietnamese summer rolls (Vietnam) Vietnamese summer rolls (called gỏi cuốn in the south and nem cuốn in the north) are the perfect combination of a light, refreshing salad
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Published: 6 June 2022 For the sake of simplicity, I will be using the term “baby carrot” throughout this post when referring to baby-cut carrots (a.k.a small carrots cut from larger carrots). It all started on a regular Wednesday morning. There I was, munching away on baby carrots for the fifth time that week, asking
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Published: 3 May 2022 Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “festival of breaking fast”, is celebrated by Muslims across the globe after an entire month of fasting and devotion for Ramadan. Celebrations last for up to three days and allow families and friends to gather and rejoice around a delicious feast. Dishes served on Eid
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